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Raindance Film Festival, Israeli AI Platform IMGN Launch New Film Fund and Development Hub for Indie Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Raindance Festival and AI firm IMGN launch joint film fund and hub
  • Initial £10,000 fund tied to 2027 Raindance Script Competition
  • Organisers say aim is to support writers, not replace them

The Raindance Film Festival has partnered with Israeli AI creative development platform IMGN to launch a new film fund and development hub aimed at supporting independent writers and filmmakers. Announced at the 34th Raindance Film Festival in London, the initiative is designed to give emerging talent practical, low-cost…

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Sam Neill’s cause of death confirmed as pneumonia by agent

  • Sam Neill's agent confirms pneumonia as cause of death, correcting reports
  • Actor, 78, had previously beaten lymphoma via CAR-T therapy
  • Private family memorial planned at his New Zealand farm

Sam Neill's representative has confirmed that the "Jurassic Park" actor died of pneumonia, correcting inaccurate reports that circulated following his death earlier in the week. The clarification came after the actor's family asked his agent to set the record straight, given Neill's well-known preference for privacy throughout his…

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Savannah Bananas opened the 2026 ESPYs with one of the worst performances you’ll ever see

  • Savannah Bananas' ESPYs opening performance was widely criticised.
  • The 2026 ESPYs aired on ESPN on a Wednesday night.
  • Article provides limited detail on the specific performance issues.

The Savannah Bananas, the entertainment-focused baseball team known for their unconventional "Banana Ball" antics, reportedly delivered a widely panned opening performance at the 2026 ESPYs, ESPN's annual sports awards show held on a Wednesday night. The show, which typically celebrates the year's standout athletes and sporting moments, drew…

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‘Romería,’ ‘The Blood Countess,’ ‘Resurrection’ Set for Costa Rica Film Festival as Event Focuses on Afro-Caribbean Cinema and Female Filmmakers

  • Costa Rica Film Festival's 14th edition runs 23 July–1 August in San José
  • New Afro-Caribbean section added to spotlight Afro-descendant stories
  • Line-up includes "Romería," "Resurrection" and "The Blood Countess"

The Costa Rica Film Festival (CRFF) returns for its 14th edition, running in San José from 23 July to 1 August, with a programme that highlights Afro-Caribbean cinema and female filmmakers. Under the theme "Cinema That Unites Us," the event opens with Allan Deberton's Berlin-winning "Gugu's World" and…

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24m tune in to watch England-Argentina

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  • 24m watched England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.
  • Biggest BBC live audience since Euro 2020 final.
  • England play France for third place; Argentina face Spain in final.

A peak audience of 24 million people watched England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, making it the most-watched live television event in the UK in five years. The figure underlines the scale of public interest in England's 2026 World Cup run, with the broadcast marking the BBC's…

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Now Labour wants to ban ‘noisy’ fireworks from shops as ministers push plans to slash decibel level of rockets by 50%

  • Labour considers banning loud fireworks from general sale in shops
  • Plans could cut permitted decibel levels of rockets by 50%
  • Move aims to tackle noise complaints ahead of Bonfire Night season

The UK government is reportedly considering plans to ban particularly loud fireworks from sale in shops, as part of a wider push to curb noise from displays sold to the public. Ministers are said to be examining measures that would cut the permitted decibel level of rockets and…

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Why did Manchester United pay Chelsea £48m for Andrey Santos?

  • Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48m
  • Michael Carrick's first signing addresses midfield gaps after Casemiro's exit
  • Santos rated highly for passing and line-breaking ability last season

Manchester United have signed Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48m, marking new manager Michael Carrick's first signing since taking charge. The move addresses a pressing need for midfield reinforcements following Casemiro's departure and Manuel Ugarte's long-term injury, though it is seen as a surprising choice given…

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The Secret Garden review – thoughtful adaptation takes root in the imagination

  • The Egg, Bath stages puppetry version of The Secret Garden for its 20th anniversary
  • Visually charming puppets and design praised, but storytelling feels choppy
  • Martin Bonger's supporting performances singled out as most captivating

The Egg theatre in Bath marks its 20th anniversary with a puppetry adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel The Secret Garden, written by Tom Wentworth and directed by Stephanie Kempson. The production is praised for its craft and imaginative staging, with animal puppets moving through the audience…

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Soldier ‘left so deaf from roar of planes that he cannot hear the microwave ping’ sues the MoD for £700,000

  • Soldier sues MoD for £700,000 over severe hearing loss from aircraft noise
  • Claims he can no longer hear everyday sounds like a microwave
  • Case adds to wider pattern of MoD hearing-damage compensation claims

A soldier is suing the Ministry of Defence for £700,000, claiming decades of exposure to the deafening roar of military aircraft has left him with such severe hearing loss that he cannot hear everyday sounds like a microwave beeping. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the MoD's duty…

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San Francisco Bay search suspended for 3 missing boaters after vessel capsizes amid 5-foot swells

  • A 49-foot cabin cruiser carrying 20 adults capsized near Alcatraz Island amid rough seas; 1 confirmed dead, 3 missing
  • Coast Guard has suspended active search operations, with recovery efforts continuing in the bay's frigid waters

Three people remain missing after a 49-foot cabin cruiser capsized near Alcatraz Island during a family memorial outing with 20 people aboard.

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